• DOMINION DAILY DEVOTION ~ DAY 148
    DATE: 28TH MAY 2026
    TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST
    ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: LUKE 10:19 (KJV)
    “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
    Devotional Message:

    In Luke 10:19, Jesus reveals a profound spiritual truth concerning the believer’s position and victory in Him. Interestingly, two different Greek words translated as “power” are used in this scripture.

    The first word is “exousia,” which means authority — delegated authority, privilege, or legal right.The second word is “dunamis,” which means power, strength, or ability.This means Jesus was essentially saying:“I give you authority over all the power and ability of the enemy.”This understanding is very important for every believer.

    In ourselves, we do not possess the ability or strength to defeat Satan and the powers of darkness through human effort. However, through Christ Jesus, believers have been given authority over the enemy.

    Our authority in Christ can be compared to a traffic police officer standing in the road directing vehicles.Physically, the officer does not possess the strength to stop moving vehicles with bare hands. Yet cars stop because the officer operates under delegated authority backed by the government.

    Likewise, believers operate under the authority of Jesus Christ Himself.The power behind our authority is not human strength, intelligence, emotions, or personal ability — it is God Himself.This is why demons trembled when Jesus spoke, and why the apostles could cast out devils and heal the sick in the Name of Jesus. Heaven backed the authority they exercised.

    The believer must therefore become conscious of:Their position in Christ,authority given through Jesus,victory secured at the cross and power behind the Name of Jesus.Fear disappears when believers understand who stands behind them.

    Many believers live intimidated lives not because the devil is stronger, but because they are unaware of the authority already given to them in Christ Jesus.

    Ephesians teaches that we are seated together with Christ in heavenly places — a place of authority, dominion, and victory. Therefore, believers are not called to beg Satan for freedom but to enforce the victory Christ already secured.

    However, authority becomes effective when believers:Walk in obedience,Remain submitted to God,Stand upon the Word,Exercise faith and Speak with confidence in Christ.


    Prayer:

    Heavenly Father, thank You for the authority You have given me in Christ Jesus. Open the eyes of my understanding to know my position in You. Help me to walk boldly, fearlessly, and confidently in the victory Christ secured for me. Teach me to exercise spiritual authority with wisdom, faith, and obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Daily Bible Reading:
    Luke 10:17–20, Ephesians 1:19–23, Ephesians 2:4–6, James 4:7, Mark 16:17–18

    Author : Alfred Wabuko Manyasi

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    Dominion Daily Devotion,2026
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    🕊️ DOMINION DAILY DEVOTION ~ DAY 148 DATE: 28TH MAY 2026 TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: LUKE 10:19 (KJV) “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Devotional Message: In Luke 10:19, Jesus reveals a profound spiritual truth concerning the believer’s position and victory in Him. Interestingly, two different Greek words translated as “power” are used in this scripture. The first word is “exousia,” which means authority — delegated authority, privilege, or legal right.The second word is “dunamis,” which means power, strength, or ability.This means Jesus was essentially saying:“I give you authority over all the power and ability of the enemy.”This understanding is very important for every believer. In ourselves, we do not possess the ability or strength to defeat Satan and the powers of darkness through human effort. However, through Christ Jesus, believers have been given authority over the enemy. Our authority in Christ can be compared to a traffic police officer standing in the road directing vehicles.Physically, the officer does not possess the strength to stop moving vehicles with bare hands. Yet cars stop because the officer operates under delegated authority backed by the government. Likewise, believers operate under the authority of Jesus Christ Himself.The power behind our authority is not human strength, intelligence, emotions, or personal ability — it is God Himself.This is why demons trembled when Jesus spoke, and why the apostles could cast out devils and heal the sick in the Name of Jesus. Heaven backed the authority they exercised. The believer must therefore become conscious of:Their position in Christ,authority given through Jesus,victory secured at the cross and power behind the Name of Jesus.Fear disappears when believers understand who stands behind them. Many believers live intimidated lives not because the devil is stronger, but because they are unaware of the authority already given to them in Christ Jesus. Ephesians teaches that we are seated together with Christ in heavenly places — a place of authority, dominion, and victory. Therefore, believers are not called to beg Satan for freedom but to enforce the victory Christ already secured. However, authority becomes effective when believers:Walk in obedience,Remain submitted to God,Stand upon the Word,Exercise faith and Speak with confidence in Christ. Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the authority You have given me in Christ Jesus. Open the eyes of my understanding to know my position in You. Help me to walk boldly, fearlessly, and confidently in the victory Christ secured for me. Teach me to exercise spiritual authority with wisdom, faith, and obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Daily Bible Reading: Luke 10:17–20, Ephesians 1:19–23, Ephesians 2:4–6, James 4:7, Mark 16:17–18 Author : Alfred Wabuko Manyasi Contact : Email : Dominionvoicesminisrty@gmail.com Facebook : Alfred Wabuko Manyasi 🌐 Dominion Daily Devotion,2026 © Dominion Voices Ministry
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  • _*DAILY LEADERSHIP BOOST (DLB)*_

    _*TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026*_

    *THE BAPTISM THAT SETS MEN APART*

    “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me.” – Acts 1:8 KJV

    Salvation changes your destination. Baptism sets you apart for demonstration. There is a baptism that makes you a believer, and there is a baptism that makes you a burning one. One washes you. The other empowers you. One gets you into Heaven. The other brings Heaven into you.

    John baptized with water unto repentance. Matthew 3:11. But Jesus baptizes with the Holy Ghost and with fire. The disciples were saved, cleansed, and trained, yet Jesus told them, “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49. Why? Because information without impartation produces limitation. You can be saved and still be weak. You can be clean and still be ordinary. It takes the baptism of the Holy Ghost to set you apart.

    At Pentecost, 120 fearful men became flaming witnesses. Acts 2:1-4. Peter, who denied Jesus before a maid, stood and preached to thousands. Acts 2:14, 2:41. What changed? The baptism. Fire fell. Tongues of fire sat upon them. Timid men became territorial men. Hidden men became heralds. The same Peter who hid now roared. The baptism of the Spirit does not make you religious. It makes you dangerous.

    Samson was set apart from the womb. Judges 13:5. But it was when “the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him” that lions died and gates were uprooted. Judges 14:6, Judges 16:3. The Nazarite vow set him apart. The Spirit’s baptism set him ablaze. Consecration prepares the vessel. Baptism fills it with fire. Both are needed. One without the other is frustration.

    Leader, have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed? Acts 19:2. Many are born again but not fire-baptized. They have the Word but no witness. They have doctrine but no demonstration. The baptism that sets men apart is not a denomination. It is an encounter. It is power for purity, boldness for battle, and utterance for impact.

    Isaiah 10:27 says “the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” The anointing flows through the baptism. You cannot break yokes with grammar. You need glory. You cannot cast out devils with degrees. You need dunamis. Acts 1:8. This baptism sets you apart from average, from fear, from stagnation. It marks you for exploits.

    *Prayer For Today*
    Father, I thank You for salvation, but I cry for the baptism that sets men apart. Baptize me afresh with the Holy Ghost and with fire. Let power fall on me as it fell at Pentecost. I refuse to be a powerless believer. Fill me until I overflow. Let my life be a witness of Your Spirit. Separate me for exploits. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    *Today's Declaration*
    I have received the baptism that sets men apart. The Holy Ghost is upon me. I have power to witness, to heal, to deliver, and to lead. I am not ordinary. I am not timid. I am baptized with fire. The yoke is destroyed because of the anointing on my life. I burn for God and I set territories ablaze.

    _*Bible Reading Plan*_
    Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4, Matthew 3:11-12, Acts 19:1-6, Isaiah 10:27

    _*Today’s Action*_
    If you have not been baptized in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues, ask for it today. Luke 11:13. Find a quiet place, lift your hands, and ask the Father to fill you. If you have been baptized, stir up the gift. Pray in the Spirit for 30 minutes today. The baptism that sets you apart must be maintained by fire.

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    _*DAILY LEADERSHIP BOOST (DLB)*_ _*TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026*_ *THE BAPTISM THAT SETS MEN APART* “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me.” – Acts 1:8 KJV Salvation changes your destination. Baptism sets you apart for demonstration. There is a baptism that makes you a believer, and there is a baptism that makes you a burning one. One washes you. The other empowers you. One gets you into Heaven. The other brings Heaven into you. John baptized with water unto repentance. Matthew 3:11. But Jesus baptizes with the Holy Ghost and with fire. The disciples were saved, cleansed, and trained, yet Jesus told them, “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49. Why? Because information without impartation produces limitation. You can be saved and still be weak. You can be clean and still be ordinary. It takes the baptism of the Holy Ghost to set you apart. At Pentecost, 120 fearful men became flaming witnesses. Acts 2:1-4. Peter, who denied Jesus before a maid, stood and preached to thousands. Acts 2:14, 2:41. What changed? The baptism. Fire fell. Tongues of fire sat upon them. Timid men became territorial men. Hidden men became heralds. The same Peter who hid now roared. The baptism of the Spirit does not make you religious. It makes you dangerous. Samson was set apart from the womb. Judges 13:5. But it was when “the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him” that lions died and gates were uprooted. Judges 14:6, Judges 16:3. The Nazarite vow set him apart. The Spirit’s baptism set him ablaze. Consecration prepares the vessel. Baptism fills it with fire. Both are needed. One without the other is frustration. Leader, have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed? Acts 19:2. Many are born again but not fire-baptized. They have the Word but no witness. They have doctrine but no demonstration. The baptism that sets men apart is not a denomination. It is an encounter. It is power for purity, boldness for battle, and utterance for impact. Isaiah 10:27 says “the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” The anointing flows through the baptism. You cannot break yokes with grammar. You need glory. You cannot cast out devils with degrees. You need dunamis. Acts 1:8. This baptism sets you apart from average, from fear, from stagnation. It marks you for exploits. *Prayer For Today* Father, I thank You for salvation, but I cry for the baptism that sets men apart. Baptize me afresh with the Holy Ghost and with fire. Let power fall on me as it fell at Pentecost. I refuse to be a powerless believer. Fill me until I overflow. Let my life be a witness of Your Spirit. Separate me for exploits. In Jesus’ name, Amen. *Today's Declaration* I have received the baptism that sets men apart. The Holy Ghost is upon me. I have power to witness, to heal, to deliver, and to lead. I am not ordinary. I am not timid. I am baptized with fire. The yoke is destroyed because of the anointing on my life. I burn for God and I set territories ablaze. _*Bible Reading Plan*_ Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4, Matthew 3:11-12, Acts 19:1-6, Isaiah 10:27 _*Today’s Action*_ If you have not been baptized in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues, ask for it today. Luke 11:13. Find a quiet place, lift your hands, and ask the Father to fill you. If you have been baptized, stir up the gift. Pray in the Spirit for 30 minutes today. The baptism that sets you apart must be maintained by fire. _*t.me/dailyleadershipboost*_ 🙏🏽
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  • THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
    The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is usually studied under three headings: His personality, deity, and work. Teaching on the personality of the Holy Spirit is significant because the cults and the liberals, contrary to the Bible, contend that the Holy Spirit is not a personality, but He is merely to be equated with a power. To support their view they quote Acts 1:8, where Jesus said He would send the Holy Spirit to empower man's witness. Others say the Holy Spirit is only an influence that God exercises in people's minds. They quote John 14:26 where Jesus said He would send the Holy Spirit to teach the disciples.

    THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
    The Scriptures show that the Holy Spirit is a personality—not a mere power, or influence, or an impersonal attribute of God. This is obvious because personal pronouns, which indicate personality, are used in reference to Him. Although the Greek term "pneuma," meaning "spirit," is a neuter noun, whenever the Scriptures speak of the Holy Spirit, masculine pronouns (He, Him, Himself) are used. The Greek language is quite complex, and if the Holy Spirit were simply a neuter power or influence, the writers would have used neuter pronouns; but instead, whenever the Holy Spirit is spoken of, masculine pronouns are used of Him, indicating that He is a personality. The term "paraclete," which is used in John 14:26 of the Holy Spirit, is the same one used in 1 John 2:1 of Christ, the man.

    The Holy Spirit has attributes of personality such as wisdom and knowledge (1 Corinthians 2:10-12; 12:8). In Romans 8:26-27 Paul spoke of the "mind of the Spirit." 1 Corinthians 12:11 shows that He wills to do things. He teaches (John 14:26); He can be grieved, indicating that He has emotion (Ephesians 4:30); He reproves the world of sin (John 16:8); and He appoints, commissions, and commands (Acts 13:2; 20:28). Paul was forbidden by the Holy Spirit in Acts 16:6-7 from going into certain areas to preach, but was sent instead to other places. The Holy Spirit was active in creation (Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4). A mere influence or power could not speak, but He spoke in John 16:13 and Acts 13:2. In Revelation 3:22 Jesus said, "Let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches."

    The Scriptures lend no support to the error that the Holy Spirit is just a power or influence. If they did, it would result in tautology, that is, needless repetition in many passages. For example, Acts 10:38 reads, "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power." Substitute the word "power" for the Holy Spirit, then it would read, "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with power and with power." The matter is settled in Zechariah 4:6 where spirit and power are contrasted. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts."

    THE DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
    The deity of the Holy Spirit is a truth which is denied by the cults and the liberals, but is seen throughout the Word of God. First, in the triune passages the Holy Spirit's deity is shown in that He is equated with God. The Great Commission given to the church by Jesus in Matthew 28:19 says, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Also see 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2.

    Secondly, the Holy Spirit is called God in certain passages. For instance, in Acts 5:3-4 Ananias and Sapphira sold their property and brought a certain part of the money to the church. They said they were giving all they had received, but they were only giving part. Peter said to Ananias, "Why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God." In verse 3 Peter said they lied to the Holy Spirit, but in verse 4 he said they lied to God; so obviously, the Holy Spirit is God. Other passages in the New Testament where the Holy Spirit is equated with God are: 1 Corinthians 3:16; 12:4-6; Ephesians 2:22.

    Thirdly, the Holy Spirit is revealed to be God by the fact that He possesses divine attributes. He is said to be omnipresent in Psalm 139:7. "Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?" The Holy Spirit is also omniscient, all-wise (1 Corinthians 2:10). His omnipotence is shown in that He created the heavens and earth (Genesis 1:2), and He is the agent of the new birth (John 3:7-8)

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
    When speaking of the work of the Holy Spirit, one should avoid the error of dividing God's activity into dispensations to such an extreme that it borders on Sabellian-ism or the "oneness" error. This heresy, which confronted the early church and is still present today, teaches that God existed in three successive modes. Those who believe this say that in the Old Testament was the ministry of the Father; in the New Testament was the ministry of the Son; and in the present church age is the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Stated another way, this would mean that God is not one divine Spirit who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; but He has existed in three successive modes: first, the Father; then, the Son; and now, the Holy Spirit.

    On the contrary, in every work and activity of God, the eternal, triune God is personally and actively present. While it is true that each personality or personification of the triune God occupies certain offices or has specific functions within the unity in the Godhead, the Godhead cannot be divided. One never works without the entire Godhead acting. In John 14:16 Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit; in verse 18 He said, "I will come"; then in verse 23 He said, "We [the Father and I] will come unto him, and make our abode with him." In this passage it is clearly shown that Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit, which He did on the day of Pentecost; but it would be He, Himself, who would be coming back, and not only He, but the Father also. Jesus was saying that when the Spirit is present, then the Father and Son are present. This may be difficult to comprehend; nevertheless, it is true. God is what He reveals Himself to be in His Word; He is one divine Spirit who eternally personified Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    The Holy Spirit's work in relation to the Old Testament is threefold. The Holy Spirit was the agent in creation (Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:24,30; Job 33:4). In Colossians 1:16 Paul revealed that Jesus Christ was the creator of all things, which is confirmed in John 1:1-3. How did He do it? He created by the Spirit of God; therefore, there is no contradiction. The Holy Spirit, as the agent in creation, actually did the forming.

    Secondly, the Holy Spirit empowered men by anointing them for special functions or work, as seen all through the Book of Judges. The Holy Spirit fell upon Samson, for example, and he was supernaturally empowered to do mighty works on behalf of God. It is interesting to note that there is a distinction between the work of the Holy Spirit with respect to believers in the old dispensation and in the New Testament. There are numerous cases in the Old Testament where He would anoint individuals for a certain task; He would be with them, and then He would leave after the work or function was finished. In the New Testament, however, when a believer received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit would indwell him permanently. Jesus said in John 14:17 that the Holy Spirit "dwelleth with you, and shall be in you," referring, of course, to the initial outpouring of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost, and also to those in later times who would receive this experience.

    In the Old Testament the Holy Spirit inspired men with wisdom, knowledge, and skills. This empowering enabled the men to implement the plans that God gave Moses for the tabernacle and the later temple and its furnishings. God gave skills by His Spirit to those He had chosen to perform these works (Exodus 31:3). He also inspired the prophets to speak (Zechariah 7:12). In Nehemiah 9:30, for example, God spoke to the Israelites through the prophets by His Spirit.

    It was the Holy Spirit who inspired the Old Testament Scriptures. David was inspired to write the Psalms, for he said, "The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue" (2 Samuel 23:1-2). The apostle said in 2 Peter 1:21 that "holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Spirit." According to 2 Timothy 3:16-17 all Scripture is inspired by God—both Old and New Testaments.

    The Holy Spirit's work in relation to the New Testament dispensation is fourfold. First, with respect to Scripture, it was He who inspired the writer. In John 16:13 Jesus was even more specific. He said, "When He, the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come." This is a direct statement of the fact that the Scriptures are inspired. In other words, "I will show you things to come by my Spirit. I will teach you all things by my Spirit."

    Secondly, the work of the Holy Spirit was inseparably related to Jesus from His birth. According to Luke 1:35, Jesus' birth was to be a virgin birth by the Holy Spirit. Luke 3:22 says that after Jesus was baptized, "the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him." When Jesus began His ministry as teacher, He said, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach" (Luke 4:18). In Matthew 12:28 Jesus said He cast out devils by the Spirit of God. Further, He warned that if someone spoke against His works, he would be blaspheming the Holy Spirit, because Jesus did the works by the Spirit of God. The Bible also speaks of the Spirit's work with respect to the resurrection of Christ; it was the Spirit of God who raised Him from the dead (Romans 8:11).

    Thirdly, the Spirit of God has a ministry in relation to the church. He is seen to be the creator of the church, which had its beginning when the believers were baptized by the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). Paul said in 1 Corinthians 12:13 that all believers are baptized by one Spirit into one body, speaking there of the Spirit's work of regeneration, not of the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 2:22 says that Christians "are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." The Holy Spirit directs the church's ministry, as seen, for example, in Acts 13,16,20, as well as throughout the New Testament. It is evident in those passages that He is the sovereign agent in evangelism, for He told Paul to go one place and not to go to another. The Holy Spirit was not only empowering the church's witness, but He was also directing where they were to witness, just as He will today if Christians will look to Him for guidance.

    Fourthly, the Holy Spirit's ministry in relation to the individual Christian is quite extensive. He convicts of sin, according to John 16:8; then, upon belief of the gospel, He gives regeneration—the new birth. He then enables the new convert to make a saving confession of Christ. "No man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Spirit" (1 Corinthians 12:3). As stated earlier in this text, that does not mean man cannot say those words, but he cannot make a saving confession from the heart except by the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is also the one who sanctifies; that is, He sets believers apart unto service in God's kingdom (2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2). Further, He educates and illumines the minds of His children (John 14:26; Mark 13:11; 1 Corinthians 12:8).

    The Holy Spirit also empowers the Christian with respect to his ministry, witness, and walk with Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12 and 14 Paul shows that the Holy Spirit empowers the believer's ministry through the gifts of the Spirit. In Acts 1:8 Jesus said the Holy Spirit would empower the church's witness. In Galatians 5:16,22-23 the fruit of the Spirit is manifest through the saints. Paul taught that disciples of Jesus are to walk in the Spirit, and he listed the fruits of the Spirit which should be evident in their lives. The Holy Spirit intercedes for Christ's followers, according to Romans 8:26. Finally, He preserves the elect, according to Ephesians 4:30; and will resurrect them as He did Christ (Romans 8:11).

    CLARIFICATION OF THE TERMS REGARDING THE HOLY SPIRIT
    In the study of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, there are a number of terms and concepts which are sometimes confused or misunderstood. These include the gift of the Spirit contrasted with the gifts of the Spirit, as well as the earnest, sealing, anointing, baptism, infilling, fulness, and indwelling of the Spirit. Some of these terms are used synonymously—being baptized in the Spirit (Acts 1) is being filled with the Spirit (Acts 2:4).

    The first term to be discussed is the gift of the Holy Spirit which is the "baptism of the Holy Spirit." In Acts 2:12 the Jews were amazed when they heard the disciples speaking in tongues or other languages, and they inquired of Peter, "What meaneth this?" Peter replied that what they were observing was that which had been spoken by the prophet in Joel 2:28, and that they could also "receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

    Many people confuse regeneration with the baptism of the Holy Spirit. They think a person automatically receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit when he is saved; however, they are not the same. In Acts 1:4,5,8 Jesus' promise was not "Wait to be born again," but was in essence, "Wait to be empowered; wait for the Holy Spirit."

    In regeneration the Holy Spirit imparts life or the new birth, as seen in John 1:12, "But as many as received him, to them gave he power [the authority or right] to become the sons of God." The Greek term, translated "power," is "exousia." The term used in Acts, however, is "dunamis," from which the word "dynamite" is derived. In Scripture it is the enabling to do mighty works. Jesus said, "Ye shall receive power Batte Ronald" in Acts 1:8. In the one case the promise is for the authority and right to become a son of God; in the other case, it is for empowering.

    Just as the gift of the Holy Spirit is not to be confused with regeneration, neither is the gift of the Spirit to be confused with the gifts of the Spirit. The gifts (plural) are supernatural manifestations of the Spirit through the body of Christ, and are described in 1 Corinthians 12; 14; and Romans 12. The gift of the Spirit, as it is called in Acts 2:38, is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Acts 10:45 and 11:15-17 speak of the gift of the Holy Spirit being poured out upon the Gentiles.

    Another term used regarding the Holy Spirit is the earnest of the Spirit, which occurs in 2 Corinthians 1:22. Paul said, God "hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts." This signifies that God has given a down payment, an earnest or a part, as a pledge or guarantee that the remainder will be given. There are two aspects of the earnest of the Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is God's pledge of full redemption; and it is also the prospect of the fulness of the Spirit, which will be mentioned later.

    A third expression is the sealing of the Holy Spirit which occurs in 2 Corinthians 1:22, as well as in Ephesians 1:13-14 and 4:30. The earnest of the Spirit is God's pledge of full redemption, and the sealing is God's assurance of this. It is like an envelope—God put the promise inside and then sealed it.

    Another term is the anointing of the Spirit, which is also called the unction of the Spirit in the King James Version. 1 John 2:20 says, "But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things," and verse 27 continues, "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you." Paul also spoke of the anointing in 2 Corinthians 1:21.

    What is the meaning of anointing! In the Old Testament the prophets, priests, and kings were anointed with oil to signify that they were being set apart for service unto God, a ritual which depicted the Holy Spirit being put upon them. In the New Testament the anointing is said to be within the believer (John 14:17).

    What is the purpose of the anointing! It brings illumination to the essential truths of Scripture (1 Corinthians 2:14; 1 John 2:20,27; John 16:13). The anointing enables Christians to witness effectively (Acts 1:8 with 2:37-47). The anointing is the enablement to minister the gifts (1 Corinthians 12; 14; Romans 12). The anointing is an empowering to preach and teach the Word, as in Luke 4:18 where Jesus was anointed to preach. The anointing gives believers the power needed to walk and live a consecrated life. Those who are baptized in the Spirit will experience the anointing in these various ways.

    The Bible shows that being baptized in the Spirit is to be filled with the Spirit. These two terms are used interchangeably in the Book of Acts. However, the fulness of the Spirit is manifested in the Christian's life to the extent he yields himself to the Spirit after he is baptized in the Spirit. The baptism is an instantaneous experience received with the asking (Luke 11:13), but the fulness is a growth (Ephesians 4:11-16). The fulness is not a once-for-all experience, but is a gradual maturing unto the likeness of Jesus Christ. The command in Ephesians 5:18, "Be filled with the Spirit," was given to saints who had already received the infilling of the Spirit; but Paul knew that they needed to go on to the fulness. Since Acts 1:5 and 2:4 equate the baptism of the Spirit with being filled with the Spirit, obviously a deeper meaning is implied by Paul's exhortation to be filled with the Spirit in Ephesians 5:18. Shared.

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    ❤️THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is usually studied under three headings: His personality, deity, and work. Teaching on the personality of the Holy Spirit is significant because the cults and the liberals, contrary to the Bible, contend that the Holy Spirit is not a personality, but He is merely to be equated with a power. To support their view they quote Acts 1:8, where Jesus said He would send the Holy Spirit to empower man's witness. Others say the Holy Spirit is only an influence that God exercises in people's minds. They quote John 14:26 where Jesus said He would send the Holy Spirit to teach the disciples. THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Scriptures show that the Holy Spirit is a personality—not a mere power, or influence, or an impersonal attribute of God. This is obvious because personal pronouns, which indicate personality, are used in reference to Him. Although the Greek term "pneuma," meaning "spirit," is a neuter noun, whenever the Scriptures speak of the Holy Spirit, masculine pronouns (He, Him, Himself) are used. The Greek language is quite complex, and if the Holy Spirit were simply a neuter power or influence, the writers would have used neuter pronouns; but instead, whenever the Holy Spirit is spoken of, masculine pronouns are used of Him, indicating that He is a personality. The term "paraclete," which is used in John 14:26 of the Holy Spirit, is the same one used in 1 John 2:1 of Christ, the man. The Holy Spirit has attributes of personality such as wisdom and knowledge (1 Corinthians 2:10-12; 12:8). In Romans 8:26-27 Paul spoke of the "mind of the Spirit." 1 Corinthians 12:11 shows that He wills to do things. He teaches (John 14:26); He can be grieved, indicating that He has emotion (Ephesians 4:30); He reproves the world of sin (John 16:8); and He appoints, commissions, and commands (Acts 13:2; 20:28). Paul was forbidden by the Holy Spirit in Acts 16:6-7 from going into certain areas to preach, but was sent instead to other places. The Holy Spirit was active in creation (Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4). A mere influence or power could not speak, but He spoke in John 16:13 and Acts 13:2. In Revelation 3:22 Jesus said, "Let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches." The Scriptures lend no support to the error that the Holy Spirit is just a power or influence. If they did, it would result in tautology, that is, needless repetition in many passages. For example, Acts 10:38 reads, "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power." Substitute the word "power" for the Holy Spirit, then it would read, "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with power and with power." The matter is settled in Zechariah 4:6 where spirit and power are contrasted. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts." THE DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The deity of the Holy Spirit is a truth which is denied by the cults and the liberals, but is seen throughout the Word of God. First, in the triune passages the Holy Spirit's deity is shown in that He is equated with God. The Great Commission given to the church by Jesus in Matthew 28:19 says, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Also see 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2. Secondly, the Holy Spirit is called God in certain passages. For instance, in Acts 5:3-4 Ananias and Sapphira sold their property and brought a certain part of the money to the church. They said they were giving all they had received, but they were only giving part. Peter said to Ananias, "Why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God." In verse 3 Peter said they lied to the Holy Spirit, but in verse 4 he said they lied to God; so obviously, the Holy Spirit is God. Other passages in the New Testament where the Holy Spirit is equated with God are: 1 Corinthians 3:16; 12:4-6; Ephesians 2:22. Thirdly, the Holy Spirit is revealed to be God by the fact that He possesses divine attributes. He is said to be omnipresent in Psalm 139:7. "Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?" The Holy Spirit is also omniscient, all-wise (1 Corinthians 2:10). His omnipotence is shown in that He created the heavens and earth (Genesis 1:2), and He is the agent of the new birth (John 3:7-8) THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT When speaking of the work of the Holy Spirit, one should avoid the error of dividing God's activity into dispensations to such an extreme that it borders on Sabellian-ism or the "oneness" error. This heresy, which confronted the early church and is still present today, teaches that God existed in three successive modes. Those who believe this say that in the Old Testament was the ministry of the Father; in the New Testament was the ministry of the Son; and in the present church age is the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Stated another way, this would mean that God is not one divine Spirit who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; but He has existed in three successive modes: first, the Father; then, the Son; and now, the Holy Spirit. On the contrary, in every work and activity of God, the eternal, triune God is personally and actively present. While it is true that each personality or personification of the triune God occupies certain offices or has specific functions within the unity in the Godhead, the Godhead cannot be divided. One never works without the entire Godhead acting. In John 14:16 Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit; in verse 18 He said, "I will come"; then in verse 23 He said, "We [the Father and I] will come unto him, and make our abode with him." In this passage it is clearly shown that Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit, which He did on the day of Pentecost; but it would be He, Himself, who would be coming back, and not only He, but the Father also. Jesus was saying that when the Spirit is present, then the Father and Son are present. This may be difficult to comprehend; nevertheless, it is true. God is what He reveals Himself to be in His Word; He is one divine Spirit who eternally personified Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's work in relation to the Old Testament is threefold. The Holy Spirit was the agent in creation (Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:24,30; Job 33:4). In Colossians 1:16 Paul revealed that Jesus Christ was the creator of all things, which is confirmed in John 1:1-3. How did He do it? He created by the Spirit of God; therefore, there is no contradiction. The Holy Spirit, as the agent in creation, actually did the forming. Secondly, the Holy Spirit empowered men by anointing them for special functions or work, as seen all through the Book of Judges. The Holy Spirit fell upon Samson, for example, and he was supernaturally empowered to do mighty works on behalf of God. It is interesting to note that there is a distinction between the work of the Holy Spirit with respect to believers in the old dispensation and in the New Testament. There are numerous cases in the Old Testament where He would anoint individuals for a certain task; He would be with them, and then He would leave after the work or function was finished. In the New Testament, however, when a believer received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit would indwell him permanently. Jesus said in John 14:17 that the Holy Spirit "dwelleth with you, and shall be in you," referring, of course, to the initial outpouring of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost, and also to those in later times who would receive this experience. In the Old Testament the Holy Spirit inspired men with wisdom, knowledge, and skills. This empowering enabled the men to implement the plans that God gave Moses for the tabernacle and the later temple and its furnishings. God gave skills by His Spirit to those He had chosen to perform these works (Exodus 31:3). He also inspired the prophets to speak (Zechariah 7:12). In Nehemiah 9:30, for example, God spoke to the Israelites through the prophets by His Spirit. It was the Holy Spirit who inspired the Old Testament Scriptures. David was inspired to write the Psalms, for he said, "The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue" (2 Samuel 23:1-2). The apostle said in 2 Peter 1:21 that "holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Spirit." According to 2 Timothy 3:16-17 all Scripture is inspired by God—both Old and New Testaments. The Holy Spirit's work in relation to the New Testament dispensation is fourfold. First, with respect to Scripture, it was He who inspired the writer. In John 16:13 Jesus was even more specific. He said, "When He, the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come." This is a direct statement of the fact that the Scriptures are inspired. In other words, "I will show you things to come by my Spirit. I will teach you all things by my Spirit." Secondly, the work of the Holy Spirit was inseparably related to Jesus from His birth. According to Luke 1:35, Jesus' birth was to be a virgin birth by the Holy Spirit. Luke 3:22 says that after Jesus was baptized, "the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him." When Jesus began His ministry as teacher, He said, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach" (Luke 4:18). In Matthew 12:28 Jesus said He cast out devils by the Spirit of God. Further, He warned that if someone spoke against His works, he would be blaspheming the Holy Spirit, because Jesus did the works by the Spirit of God. The Bible also speaks of the Spirit's work with respect to the resurrection of Christ; it was the Spirit of God who raised Him from the dead (Romans 8:11). Thirdly, the Spirit of God has a ministry in relation to the church. He is seen to be the creator of the church, which had its beginning when the believers were baptized by the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). Paul said in 1 Corinthians 12:13 that all believers are baptized by one Spirit into one body, speaking there of the Spirit's work of regeneration, not of the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 2:22 says that Christians "are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." The Holy Spirit directs the church's ministry, as seen, for example, in Acts 13,16,20, as well as throughout the New Testament. It is evident in those passages that He is the sovereign agent in evangelism, for He told Paul to go one place and not to go to another. The Holy Spirit was not only empowering the church's witness, but He was also directing where they were to witness, just as He will today if Christians will look to Him for guidance. Fourthly, the Holy Spirit's ministry in relation to the individual Christian is quite extensive. He convicts of sin, according to John 16:8; then, upon belief of the gospel, He gives regeneration—the new birth. He then enables the new convert to make a saving confession of Christ. "No man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Spirit" (1 Corinthians 12:3). As stated earlier in this text, that does not mean man cannot say those words, but he cannot make a saving confession from the heart except by the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is also the one who sanctifies; that is, He sets believers apart unto service in God's kingdom (2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2). Further, He educates and illumines the minds of His children (John 14:26; Mark 13:11; 1 Corinthians 12:8). The Holy Spirit also empowers the Christian with respect to his ministry, witness, and walk with Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12 and 14 Paul shows that the Holy Spirit empowers the believer's ministry through the gifts of the Spirit. In Acts 1:8 Jesus said the Holy Spirit would empower the church's witness. In Galatians 5:16,22-23 the fruit of the Spirit is manifest through the saints. Paul taught that disciples of Jesus are to walk in the Spirit, and he listed the fruits of the Spirit which should be evident in their lives. The Holy Spirit intercedes for Christ's followers, according to Romans 8:26. Finally, He preserves the elect, according to Ephesians 4:30; and will resurrect them as He did Christ (Romans 8:11). CLARIFICATION OF THE TERMS REGARDING THE HOLY SPIRIT In the study of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, there are a number of terms and concepts which are sometimes confused or misunderstood. These include the gift of the Spirit contrasted with the gifts of the Spirit, as well as the earnest, sealing, anointing, baptism, infilling, fulness, and indwelling of the Spirit. Some of these terms are used synonymously—being baptized in the Spirit (Acts 1) is being filled with the Spirit (Acts 2:4). The first term to be discussed is the gift of the Holy Spirit which is the "baptism of the Holy Spirit." In Acts 2:12 the Jews were amazed when they heard the disciples speaking in tongues or other languages, and they inquired of Peter, "What meaneth this?" Peter replied that what they were observing was that which had been spoken by the prophet in Joel 2:28, and that they could also "receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Many people confuse regeneration with the baptism of the Holy Spirit. They think a person automatically receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit when he is saved; however, they are not the same. In Acts 1:4,5,8 Jesus' promise was not "Wait to be born again," but was in essence, "Wait to be empowered; wait for the Holy Spirit." In regeneration the Holy Spirit imparts life or the new birth, as seen in John 1:12, "But as many as received him, to them gave he power [the authority or right] to become the sons of God." The Greek term, translated "power," is "exousia." The term used in Acts, however, is "dunamis," from which the word "dynamite" is derived. In Scripture it is the enabling to do mighty works. Jesus said, "Ye shall receive power [dunamis]" in Acts 1:8. In the one case the promise is for the authority and right to become a son of God; in the other case, it is for empowering. Just as the gift of the Holy Spirit is not to be confused with regeneration, neither is the gift of the Spirit to be confused with the gifts of the Spirit. The gifts (plural) are supernatural manifestations of the Spirit through the body of Christ, and are described in 1 Corinthians 12; 14; and Romans 12. The gift of the Spirit, as it is called in Acts 2:38, is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Acts 10:45 and 11:15-17 speak of the gift of the Holy Spirit being poured out upon the Gentiles. Another term used regarding the Holy Spirit is the earnest of the Spirit, which occurs in 2 Corinthians 1:22. Paul said, God "hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts." This signifies that God has given a down payment, an earnest or a part, as a pledge or guarantee that the remainder will be given. There are two aspects of the earnest of the Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is God's pledge of full redemption; and it is also the prospect of the fulness of the Spirit, which will be mentioned later. A third expression is the sealing of the Holy Spirit which occurs in 2 Corinthians 1:22, as well as in Ephesians 1:13-14 and 4:30. The earnest of the Spirit is God's pledge of full redemption, and the sealing is God's assurance of this. It is like an envelope—God put the promise inside and then sealed it. Another term is the anointing of the Spirit, which is also called the unction of the Spirit in the King James Version. 1 John 2:20 says, "But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things," and verse 27 continues, "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you." Paul also spoke of the anointing in 2 Corinthians 1:21. What is the meaning of anointing! In the Old Testament the prophets, priests, and kings were anointed with oil to signify that they were being set apart for service unto God, a ritual which depicted the Holy Spirit being put upon them. In the New Testament the anointing is said to be within the believer (John 14:17). What is the purpose of the anointing! It brings illumination to the essential truths of Scripture (1 Corinthians 2:14; 1 John 2:20,27; John 16:13). The anointing enables Christians to witness effectively (Acts 1:8 with 2:37-47). The anointing is the enablement to minister the gifts (1 Corinthians 12; 14; Romans 12). The anointing is an empowering to preach and teach the Word, as in Luke 4:18 where Jesus was anointed to preach. The anointing gives believers the power needed to walk and live a consecrated life. Those who are baptized in the Spirit will experience the anointing in these various ways. The Bible shows that being baptized in the Spirit is to be filled with the Spirit. These two terms are used interchangeably in the Book of Acts. However, the fulness of the Spirit is manifested in the Christian's life to the extent he yields himself to the Spirit after he is baptized in the Spirit. The baptism is an instantaneous experience received with the asking (Luke 11:13), but the fulness is a growth (Ephesians 4:11-16). The fulness is not a once-for-all experience, but is a gradual maturing unto the likeness of Jesus Christ. The command in Ephesians 5:18, "Be filled with the Spirit," was given to saints who had already received the infilling of the Spirit; but Paul knew that they needed to go on to the fulness. Since Acts 1:5 and 2:4 equate the baptism of the Spirit with being filled with the Spirit, obviously a deeper meaning is implied by Paul's exhortation to be filled with the Spirit in Ephesians 5:18. Shared. ❤️ God willing, more will be posted soon. All glory to Jesus alone.
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  • #DAILY LIGHT
    STOP CRYING LIKE A VICTIM WHEN YOU HAVE THE BADGE OF A VICTOR!
    ​Grace and apostolic dominion to you! I am coming to you today with a fiery, unyielding word from the throne room. The Spirit of God is heavily indicting a modern Church that has forgotten its identity. We have believers sitting in the pews, crying, begging, and negotiating with demons, completely ignorant of the badge of authority they wear!
    ​Demons are laughing at your tears. They are not intimidated by your religious vocabulary. They do not care how loud you scream. The kingdom of darkness only bows to ONE thing: AUTHORITY. Today, we are tearing up the victim mentality. We are doing a deep, expository dive into the most dangerous weapon in the believer's arsenal: Luke 10:19. If you have been living under the harassment of the enemy, read this carefully. It is time to shift from defense to offense!
    THE EXPOSITORY REVELATION: DECODING LUKE 10:19
    ​Jesus did not leave us as orphans to be bullied by the devil. He looked at His disciples and declared in Luke 10:19, "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you." Let’s break down the spiritual legalities of this verse:
    1. "Behold, I give you AUTHORITY..." (The Greek word is Exousia)
    Authority (exousia) is vastly different from sheer power (dunamis). Think of a traffic cop standing in front of a massive, 18-wheeler truck. The cop does not have the physical power to stop the truck with his bare hands. But when he raises his hand, the truck stops. Why? Because the cop has authority—he is backed by the entire weight, law, and government of the state!
    ​The Indictment: You are trying to fight the devil in your own physical strength, your own intellect, and your own willpower. You will lose! When you command a demon to leave, you are not speaking in your own strength; you are raising the badge of the Blood of Jesus! You are backed by the Supreme Court of Heaven! (Matthew 28:18-19)
    2. "...to trample on serpents and scorpions..." (The Demonic Hierarchies)
    Jesus was not talking about a trip to the zoo. He was identifying the tactical operations of demonic hierarchies.
    ​Serpents: These represent spirits of deception, manipulation, and subtle poison. The serpent operates in the grass—hidden agendas, whispering lies, and distorting the Word of God. (Genesis 3:1)
    ​Scorpions: These represent spirits of sudden, agonizing, and paralyzing attacks. A scorpion strike brings immediate pain, representing sudden financial ruin, unexpected sickness, or sharp marital strife.
    ​The Reality: Whether the enemy comes subtly like a snake or suddenly like a scorpion, your mandate is not to run from them. Your mandate is to TRAMPLE them under your feet! (Romans 16:20)
    3. "...and over ALL the power of the enemy..."
    Notice Jesus did not say some power. He said ALL power!
    ​The Indictment: Stop exalting the devil's power over God's authority! Generational curses, witchcraft, territorial spirits, and familiar spirits all fall under the category of "the power of the enemy." There is no demon in hell with a high enough rank to override the Name of Jesus Christ! (Philippians 2:9-11)
    4. "...and nothing shall by any means hurt you." (Divine Immunity)
    This is the clause of divine protection. When you step into your identity as a true labourer and enforce the Kingdom, you walk in a bubble of divine immunity. (Psalm 91:7)
    PRACTICAL WARFARE: WHY DEMONS MUST OBEY YOU
    ​Why do some believers quote Luke 10:19, yet the demon stays? Because demons can smell an identity crisis.
    ​In Acts 19:15, the evil spirit answered the seven sons of Sceva, saying, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?" They had the right vocabulary, but they lacked the authentic, relational authority.
    ​You cannot wield the authority of a King you do not intimately know. You cannot exercise dominion in the spirit realm if you are living in secret rebellion in the natural realm. Demons do not obey your title; they obey the Christ who is seated on the throne of your heart. When a fully surrendered, uncompromising disciple opens their mouth, hell doesn't hear a mere human—hell hears the roar of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah!
    YOUR CALL TO ACTION!
    ​It is time to stop begging God to do what He already gave you the authority to do! Rise up, take your badge, and evict the trespassers from your territory!
    DO THESE 3 THINGS RIGHT NOW TO SHIFT YOUR ATMOSPHERE:
    ​DECREE YOUR DOMINION: Type "I EXERCISE MY AUTHORITY IN CHRIST TODAY!" in the comments to set a prophetic record in the spirit realm!
    ​SHARE THIS BROADCAST APOSTOLICALLY: There are believers on your timeline right now who are terrified of the dark, hiding from generational curses, and letting the enemy run their homes. Hit SHARE and hand them their weapons back!
    ​PRAY THIS ENFORCEMENT DECREE OUT LOUD: "Father, I repent for walking in fear and operating with a victim mentality. Today, I pick up my blood-bought authority! In the Name of Jesus Christ, I trample upon every serpent of deception and every scorpion of sudden attack. I command every demonic entity operating in my family, my health, and my finances to bow to the Name of Jesus! I am a fully authorized representative of the Kingdom of Heaven, and my territory is secured. Amen!"
    Stop crying. Start commanding. Sharpen your sickle!
    #THE SON OF LIGHT
    #DAILY LIGHT STOP CRYING LIKE A VICTIM WHEN YOU HAVE THE BADGE OF A VICTOR! 🚨 ​Grace and apostolic dominion to you! I am coming to you today with a fiery, unyielding word from the throne room. The Spirit of God is heavily indicting a modern Church that has forgotten its identity. We have believers sitting in the pews, crying, begging, and negotiating with demons, completely ignorant of the badge of authority they wear! ​Demons are laughing at your tears. They are not intimidated by your religious vocabulary. They do not care how loud you scream. The kingdom of darkness only bows to ONE thing: AUTHORITY. Today, we are tearing up the victim mentality. We are doing a deep, expository dive into the most dangerous weapon in the believer's arsenal: Luke 10:19. If you have been living under the harassment of the enemy, read this carefully. It is time to shift from defense to offense! ​🛑 THE EXPOSITORY REVELATION: DECODING LUKE 10:19 ​Jesus did not leave us as orphans to be bullied by the devil. He looked at His disciples and declared in Luke 10:19, "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you." Let’s break down the spiritual legalities of this verse: ​🔑 1. "Behold, I give you AUTHORITY..." (The Greek word is Exousia) Authority (exousia) is vastly different from sheer power (dunamis). Think of a traffic cop standing in front of a massive, 18-wheeler truck. The cop does not have the physical power to stop the truck with his bare hands. But when he raises his hand, the truck stops. Why? Because the cop has authority—he is backed by the entire weight, law, and government of the state! ​The Indictment: You are trying to fight the devil in your own physical strength, your own intellect, and your own willpower. You will lose! When you command a demon to leave, you are not speaking in your own strength; you are raising the badge of the Blood of Jesus! You are backed by the Supreme Court of Heaven! (Matthew 28:18-19) ​🔑 2. "...to trample on serpents and scorpions..." (The Demonic Hierarchies) Jesus was not talking about a trip to the zoo. He was identifying the tactical operations of demonic hierarchies. ​Serpents: These represent spirits of deception, manipulation, and subtle poison. The serpent operates in the grass—hidden agendas, whispering lies, and distorting the Word of God. (Genesis 3:1) ​Scorpions: These represent spirits of sudden, agonizing, and paralyzing attacks. A scorpion strike brings immediate pain, representing sudden financial ruin, unexpected sickness, or sharp marital strife. ​The Reality: Whether the enemy comes subtly like a snake or suddenly like a scorpion, your mandate is not to run from them. Your mandate is to TRAMPLE them under your feet! (Romans 16:20) ​🔑 3. "...and over ALL the power of the enemy..." Notice Jesus did not say some power. He said ALL power! ​The Indictment: Stop exalting the devil's power over God's authority! Generational curses, witchcraft, territorial spirits, and familiar spirits all fall under the category of "the power of the enemy." There is no demon in hell with a high enough rank to override the Name of Jesus Christ! (Philippians 2:9-11) ​🔑 4. "...and nothing shall by any means hurt you." (Divine Immunity) This is the clause of divine protection. When you step into your identity as a true labourer and enforce the Kingdom, you walk in a bubble of divine immunity. (Psalm 91:7) ​⚔️ PRACTICAL WARFARE: WHY DEMONS MUST OBEY YOU ​Why do some believers quote Luke 10:19, yet the demon stays? Because demons can smell an identity crisis. ​In Acts 19:15, the evil spirit answered the seven sons of Sceva, saying, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?" They had the right vocabulary, but they lacked the authentic, relational authority. ​You cannot wield the authority of a King you do not intimately know. You cannot exercise dominion in the spirit realm if you are living in secret rebellion in the natural realm. Demons do not obey your title; they obey the Christ who is seated on the throne of your heart. When a fully surrendered, uncompromising disciple opens their mouth, hell doesn't hear a mere human—hell hears the roar of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah! ​🔥 YOUR CALL TO ACTION! 🔥 ​It is time to stop begging God to do what He already gave you the authority to do! Rise up, take your badge, and evict the trespassers from your territory! ​👇 DO THESE 3 THINGS RIGHT NOW TO SHIFT YOUR ATMOSPHERE: 👇 ​DECREE YOUR DOMINION: Type "I EXERCISE MY AUTHORITY IN CHRIST TODAY!" in the comments to set a prophetic record in the spirit realm! ​SHARE THIS BROADCAST APOSTOLICALLY: There are believers on your timeline right now who are terrified of the dark, hiding from generational curses, and letting the enemy run their homes. Hit SHARE and hand them their weapons back! ​PRAY THIS ENFORCEMENT DECREE OUT LOUD: "Father, I repent for walking in fear and operating with a victim mentality. Today, I pick up my blood-bought authority! In the Name of Jesus Christ, I trample upon every serpent of deception and every scorpion of sudden attack. I command every demonic entity operating in my family, my health, and my finances to bow to the Name of Jesus! I am a fully authorized representative of the Kingdom of Heaven, and my territory is secured. Amen!" Stop crying. Start commanding. Sharpen your sickle! ⚔️🔥📖 #THE SON OF LIGHT
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  • Kingdom Authority and Power — What You've Been Given | Born Again in Today's World Day 3 | Kingdom Living

    You got saved. You got a new identity. You started renewing your mind. Now it's time to find out what you're carrying.

    Day 3 of the "Born Again in Today's World" series picks up where the morning training on Philipsburg Live and God's Love Live left off and goes DEEP into the authority and power that every Kingdom citizen has been given — and why most believers never use it. We break down the difference between exousia (delegated authority — the RIGHT to act) and dunamis (supernatural power — the ABILITY to act) — and why you need both. We walk through Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate, the seventy-two returning with joy, and the moment Jesus told His disciples He saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.

    Then we bring it to the break room, the drive-through, and the drive home— because Kingdom authority that only works inside the church building isn't Kingdom authority at all.

    Fair warning: you will laugh, you will get convicted, and you will never look at a 120-pound police officer the same way again.

    Drop a comment — what's your "authority blocker"? Name it. Let's break it together
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    Kingdom Authority and Power — What You've Been Given | Born Again in Today's World Day 3 | Kingdom Living You got saved. You got a new identity. You started renewing your mind. Now it's time to find out what you're carrying. Day 3 of the "Born Again in Today's World" series picks up where the morning training on Philipsburg Live and God's Love Live left off and goes DEEP into the authority and power that every Kingdom citizen has been given — and why most believers never use it. We break down the difference between exousia (delegated authority — the RIGHT to act) and dunamis (supernatural power — the ABILITY to act) — and why you need both. We walk through Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate, the seventy-two returning with joy, and the moment Jesus told His disciples He saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Then we bring it to the break room, the drive-through, and the drive home— because Kingdom authority that only works inside the church building isn't Kingdom authority at all. Fair warning: you will laugh, you will get convicted, and you will never look at a 120-pound police officer the same way again. 💬 Drop a comment — what's your "authority blocker"? Name it. Let's break it together Kingdom Living — where we don’t just talk about the Kingdom… we train for it. www.godslovelive.life www.godslovelive.me www.savingthefaith.com If this teaching blesses you, like, share, and subscribe to help spread the message of Kingdom life and discipleship. Let’s grow together into maturity as followers of Jesus. Live 24/7 Radio at godslovelive.com Email: Chuck@godslovelive.com #KingdomAuthority #KingdomPower #BornAgainInTodaysWorld #KingdomLiving #GodsLoveLive #Exousia #Dunamis #Acts3 #Luke10 #DelegatedAuthority #BibleTeaching #GospelPreaching #Philipsburg #MoshannonValley #KingdomLens #Discipleship #NewBeliever #KingdomCitizen #ChristianPodcast
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  • #DAILY LIGHT
    THE CRISIS OF THE CROWN: Why Your Commands Have No Compass
    Listen to me, Ambassadors of the Kingdom!
    I see a generation of believers shouting at demons until they are red in the face, yet the demons are laughing. I see "prayer warriors" who spend hours "taking authority" over their cities, yet they cannot take authority over their own appetites. You are using the name of Jesus like a magic spell, but the spirit realm is not responding to your noise; it is responding to your nature.
    The Spirit of the Lord sent me to bring a stinging correction to your spiritual warfare: Authority is not a muscle you flex; it is a position you occupy. If you don't know who you are, the devil doesn't care what you say.
    1. The Source of the "Tread"
    We often rush to the "power" part of the promise while ignoring the "legal standing" of the believer.
    Luke 10:19 declares:
    > "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you."

    Look at the Greek word used for "power" at the beginning of this verse: Exousia. It does not mean "raw strength" (Dunamis); it means Delegated Authority or Legal Right.
    An ant has no strength to stop a truck, but a traffic warden—standing in the Identity of the State—can stop a fleet of trucks with one hand. The truck doesn't stop because the warden is physically strong; it stops because of the Uniform and the Government behind him. Your "tread" is only as heavy as your realization of your "Sonship."
    2. The Indictment: The "Sons of Sceva" Syndrome
    The reason your "I bind you" feels hollow is that you are trying to use an authority you haven't identified with.
    In Acts 19:15, the evil spirit gave a chilling response to the Seven Sons of Sceva:
    > "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?"

    The Confrontation: The spirit realm keeps a "registry of identity." They know who has surrendered to the Lordship of Christ and who is just "borrowing" the language of the church.
    * You are trying to command the "Spirit of Poverty" while you still identify as a "victim of your background."
    * You are trying to rebuke "Lust" while you still identify with your "fleshly cravings."
    * You are trying to rule as a King, but you still think with the mind of a Slave.
    Authority flows DOWNWARD. If you are not "under" the authority of Christ (Identity), you cannot be "over" the works of the devil.
    3. The Revelation: Seated Before You Stand
    You cannot "tread" on what you are not "above."
    Ephesians 2:6 tells us God has:
    > "...raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus."

    Your identity is not "a sinner saved by grace" (that's your history). Your identity is "The Righteousness of God in Christ" (that's your current position). If you are praying from the "ground" up to a "high and mighty" devil, you have already lost. You must pray from the Seated Position. You don't fight for victory; you fight from victory.
    THE IDENTITY AUDIT: WHO ARE YOU?
    * The Victim Identity: "Why is this happening to me?" (Result: Zero Authority).
    * The Religious Identity: "I fast and pay tithes, so I should be powerful." (Result: Legalism, no Power).
    * The Sonship Identity: "I am hidden in Christ. His blood is my seal. His Word is my mandate." (Result: Demons Tremble).
    CALL TO ACTION: RECLAIM YOUR BADGE
    The days of being bullied by the enemy are over. But the shift starts with your Mirror, not your Mouth.
    * Repent of Identity Theft: Ask God to forgive you for believing the lies of the enemy about who you are. Stop calling yourself "unworthy" when God has called you "Joint-Heir."
    * Renew the Mind: Spend the next 7 days meditating ONLY on "In Christ" scriptures. You must kill the "Slave" to let the "King" speak.
    * Exercise the Decree: Don't "beg" the mountain to move. Based on your identity as a son/daughter of the King, command the situation to align with the Word of God.
    Are you tired of being the devil's doormat? Comment "I KNOW WHO I AM" below. Share this broadcast to wake up a believer who has forgotten they are wearing a Crown!

    #THE SON OF LIGHT
    #DAILY LIGHT 👑 THE CRISIS OF THE CROWN: Why Your Commands Have No Compass Listen to me, Ambassadors of the Kingdom! I see a generation of believers shouting at demons until they are red in the face, yet the demons are laughing. I see "prayer warriors" who spend hours "taking authority" over their cities, yet they cannot take authority over their own appetites. You are using the name of Jesus like a magic spell, but the spirit realm is not responding to your noise; it is responding to your nature. The Spirit of the Lord sent me to bring a stinging correction to your spiritual warfare: Authority is not a muscle you flex; it is a position you occupy. If you don't know who you are, the devil doesn't care what you say. 1. The Source of the "Tread" We often rush to the "power" part of the promise while ignoring the "legal standing" of the believer. Luke 10:19 declares: > "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." Look at the Greek word used for "power" at the beginning of this verse: Exousia. It does not mean "raw strength" (Dunamis); it means Delegated Authority or Legal Right. An ant has no strength to stop a truck, but a traffic warden—standing in the Identity of the State—can stop a fleet of trucks with one hand. The truck doesn't stop because the warden is physically strong; it stops because of the Uniform and the Government behind him. Your "tread" is only as heavy as your realization of your "Sonship." 2. The Indictment: The "Sons of Sceva" Syndrome The reason your "I bind you" feels hollow is that you are trying to use an authority you haven't identified with. In Acts 19:15, the evil spirit gave a chilling response to the Seven Sons of Sceva: > "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?" The Confrontation: The spirit realm keeps a "registry of identity." They know who has surrendered to the Lordship of Christ and who is just "borrowing" the language of the church. * You are trying to command the "Spirit of Poverty" while you still identify as a "victim of your background." * You are trying to rebuke "Lust" while you still identify with your "fleshly cravings." * You are trying to rule as a King, but you still think with the mind of a Slave. Authority flows DOWNWARD. If you are not "under" the authority of Christ (Identity), you cannot be "over" the works of the devil. 3. The Revelation: Seated Before You Stand You cannot "tread" on what you are not "above." Ephesians 2:6 tells us God has: > "...raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus." Your identity is not "a sinner saved by grace" (that's your history). Your identity is "The Righteousness of God in Christ" (that's your current position). If you are praying from the "ground" up to a "high and mighty" devil, you have already lost. You must pray from the Seated Position. You don't fight for victory; you fight from victory. 🔍 THE IDENTITY AUDIT: WHO ARE YOU? * The Victim Identity: "Why is this happening to me?" (Result: Zero Authority). * The Religious Identity: "I fast and pay tithes, so I should be powerful." (Result: Legalism, no Power). * The Sonship Identity: "I am hidden in Christ. His blood is my seal. His Word is my mandate." (Result: Demons Tremble). 📢 CALL TO ACTION: RECLAIM YOUR BADGE The days of being bullied by the enemy are over. But the shift starts with your Mirror, not your Mouth. * Repent of Identity Theft: Ask God to forgive you for believing the lies of the enemy about who you are. Stop calling yourself "unworthy" when God has called you "Joint-Heir." * Renew the Mind: Spend the next 7 days meditating ONLY on "In Christ" scriptures. You must kill the "Slave" to let the "King" speak. * Exercise the Decree: Don't "beg" the mountain to move. Based on your identity as a son/daughter of the King, command the situation to align with the Word of God. Are you tired of being the devil's doormat? Comment "I KNOW WHO I AM" below. Share this broadcast to wake up a believer who has forgotten they are wearing a Crown! #THE SON OF LIGHT
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  • DUNAMIS SEEDS OF DESTINY DEVOTIONAL FOR 27TH FEBRUARY, 2026 BY DR PAUL ENENCHE

    TOPIC: WISDOM KEYS FOR SURVIVAL.

    SCRIPTURE: And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him. Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. 1 SAMUEL 18:14–15.

    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: It takes the mentality of God to handle the calamities of life.

    It is imperative to note that we live in a very wicked world. It requires the help of God through the deployment of Divine strategies to survive and succeed in our world today. Hazards or dangers abound everywhere you turn. We hear news of unfortunate and horrific incidents on television, radio, and in newspapers almost every day.

    This is not to scare you, but to create a sense of awareness and the need for spiritual fortification by the Wisdom and Power of God.

    Now, it is important to explore the Divine strategies for survival and triumph in times like this.
    Today, we shall be looking at one of the strategies for survival which is the deployment of the Wisdom of God.

    The wisdom of God is required for surviving dangerous times. It takes the mentality of God to handle the calamities of life. Wisdom carries preservation power.
    David behaved himself wisely, and the Lord was with him (1Samuel 18:14–15), so, it was impossible for him to be destroyed by Saul. Wisdom attracts the Presence of God and invokes terror against the enemy. The truth is, when a person walks in Divine wisdom, the enemy becomes afraid. When you are wise in the Spirit, you become a terror to hell.

    Wisdom brings deliverance, while foolishness brings destruction. Many lives have been destroyed not by the power of the devil but by the power of foolishness.

    Now, what are the wisdom keys for survival? We shall be looking at three of them today.

    1. Watch your tongue
    Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Your tongue is either prolonging your life or hastening your death. What you say affects the quality and quantity of your life.
    Beloved, the enemy is always listening for what to catch from your mouth and use against you. So, guard your tongue carefully.

    2. Watch your thoughts
    Proverbs 23:7 says, For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…
    Thoughts become real with time. Thoughts release signals that both God and the devil perceive. Thoughts of fear, worry and anxiety invite calamity. Positive thoughts attract the Presence and Preservation Power of God.

    3. Live in God’s Presence
    He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1).
    Beloved, living in God’s presence provides Divine covering, boldness and supernatural security. You are safe in the secret place of the Most-High.

    Remember this: It takes the mentality of God to handle the calamities of life.

    ASSIGNMENT(S):
    1. Guard your tongue and your thoughts.
    2. Be intentional about living in the Presence of God.

    PRAYER: Lord, I receive wisdom for survival in this wicked world. Help me to guard my tongue and thoughts, and keep me in Your safe Presence, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

    FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE:
    WISDOM KEYS FOR SURVIVAL BY DR. PAUL ENENCHE

    DAILY BIBLE READING: 1 Samuel 20-23

    QUOTE: Your spirituality is not for the purpose of luxury; your spirituality determines your immunity and affects your security. Culled from the book, 15 Kingdom Strategies for Survival by Dr. Paul Enenche.

    AMAZING FACT: You can't sneeze with your eyes open: It's a reflex to protect your eyes.

    PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS/WORD: The wisdom of God to survive and succeed in these perilous times is hereby released on you in Jesus’ Name.
    DUNAMIS SEEDS OF DESTINY DEVOTIONAL FOR 27TH FEBRUARY, 2026 BY DR PAUL ENENCHE TOPIC: WISDOM KEYS FOR SURVIVAL. SCRIPTURE: And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him. Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. 1 SAMUEL 18:14–15. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: It takes the mentality of God to handle the calamities of life. It is imperative to note that we live in a very wicked world. It requires the help of God through the deployment of Divine strategies to survive and succeed in our world today. Hazards or dangers abound everywhere you turn. We hear news of unfortunate and horrific incidents on television, radio, and in newspapers almost every day. This is not to scare you, but to create a sense of awareness and the need for spiritual fortification by the Wisdom and Power of God. Now, it is important to explore the Divine strategies for survival and triumph in times like this. Today, we shall be looking at one of the strategies for survival which is the deployment of the Wisdom of God. The wisdom of God is required for surviving dangerous times. It takes the mentality of God to handle the calamities of life. Wisdom carries preservation power. David behaved himself wisely, and the Lord was with him (1Samuel 18:14–15), so, it was impossible for him to be destroyed by Saul. Wisdom attracts the Presence of God and invokes terror against the enemy. The truth is, when a person walks in Divine wisdom, the enemy becomes afraid. When you are wise in the Spirit, you become a terror to hell. Wisdom brings deliverance, while foolishness brings destruction. Many lives have been destroyed not by the power of the devil but by the power of foolishness. Now, what are the wisdom keys for survival? We shall be looking at three of them today. 1. Watch your tongue Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Your tongue is either prolonging your life or hastening your death. What you say affects the quality and quantity of your life. Beloved, the enemy is always listening for what to catch from your mouth and use against you. So, guard your tongue carefully. 2. Watch your thoughts Proverbs 23:7 says, For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he… Thoughts become real with time. Thoughts release signals that both God and the devil perceive. Thoughts of fear, worry and anxiety invite calamity. Positive thoughts attract the Presence and Preservation Power of God. 3. Live in God’s Presence He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1). Beloved, living in God’s presence provides Divine covering, boldness and supernatural security. You are safe in the secret place of the Most-High. Remember this: It takes the mentality of God to handle the calamities of life. ASSIGNMENT(S): 1. Guard your tongue and your thoughts. 2. Be intentional about living in the Presence of God. PRAYER: Lord, I receive wisdom for survival in this wicked world. Help me to guard my tongue and thoughts, and keep me in Your safe Presence, Lord, in Jesus’ Name. FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: WISDOM KEYS FOR SURVIVAL BY DR. PAUL ENENCHE DAILY BIBLE READING: 1 Samuel 20-23 QUOTE: Your spirituality is not for the purpose of luxury; your spirituality determines your immunity and affects your security. Culled from the book, 15 Kingdom Strategies for Survival by Dr. Paul Enenche. AMAZING FACT: You can't sneeze with your eyes open: It's a reflex to protect your eyes. PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS/WORD: The wisdom of God to survive and succeed in these perilous times is hereby released on you in Jesus’ Name.
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